Quartararo Secures Island Pole in Thrilling Finish Bezzecchi Edged Out Miller Joins Front Row

In an electrifying session at the Phillip Island circuit, Fabio Quartararo claimed pole position with a stunning lap time of 1:26.465. This remarkable feat broke the all-time lap record and secured his spot ahead of Marco Bezzecchi, who finished just 0.031 seconds behind.

Thrilling Qualifying Session

The qualifying round showcased intense competition, particularly in Q1. Home hero Jack Miller advanced from Q1 to join the front row contenders, earning the support of Australian fans. Miller set a commendable time of 1:26.885 during Q2, later realizing a solid position on the grid.

Key Highlights from Q1

• Fermin Aldeguer topped Q1 with a time of 1:27.071.
• Brad Binder followed closely, finishing P2.
• Miller secured his Q2 spot, finishing P3.

After an exciting session, Aldeguer and Miller moved on to Q2, looking to capitalize on their momentum.

Q2 Action

The Q2 session commenced with Alex Marquez initially leading, but he crashed out early in the session, hampering his chances for ascent. As the clock dwindled, Bezzecchi surged to P1 with a time of 1:26.565. However, Quartararo had other plans.

In a spectacular finish, Quartararo accelerated through the final sectors, ultimately claiming pole just moments before the chequered flag. He finished ahead of:

• Marco Bezzecchi – P2
• Jack Miller – P3

Grid Positions for the Australian GP

The top qualifiers for the Australian GP are as follows:

Upcoming Schedule

The Tissot Sprint is set to take place soon and promises to be a thrilling event. With Quartararo on pole, Bezzecchi in pursuit, and Miller representing the home crowd, anticipation is high for the race. Fans are encouraged not to miss this exciting showdown at Phillip Island.